Before purchasing new office equipment, try emailing LC Facilities to see if they have what you're looking for in storage! If it's in decent condition, use it! With a simple email you could save yourself money, and keep things out of the landfill.

Heating and Cooling Season

In the winter, keep your heat set to the lowest comfortable temperature. Keeping your thermostat set warmer is a waste of energy and money.

Turn your heat down when you go to sleep and when leaving your room, most people sleep better cold than hot.

Avoid blocking the radiators with desks and furniture.

Keep your blinds open during the day to absorb sunlight (and minimize thermostat use), and shut the blinds at night to keep the warm air inside.

During Fall, Summer, and Spring, try opening windows and doors to increase ventilation instead of only using air conditioners and fans. This will also help fresh air circulate better, keeping you healthy!

If you have any problems with your heater, thermostat, windows, etc., don't hesitate to email fix-it (fixit@luther.edu), or check out the Luther College Facilities web page.

Waste and Recycling

Utilize the correct recycling bins for your empty containers, paper, soda cans. Make noise and request such containers if you're floor doesn't have them already!

Bring a steel water bottle, mug, etc. to refill rather than purchasing countless plastic bottled waters.

Use cold water as opposed to hot water when washing clothes. This reduces energy use, cold water works great unless you have a terrible stain!

Save time, money and energy by leaving your clothes to dry inside your room on a line or drying rack. Try placing this rack in the sun (near a window), or near your heater (in winter months) to maximize the utility of sunlight and heat energy already being generated.